Press Release - Nicole by OPI Launches Five NEW Fall Shades, Exclusively at Target

Nicole by OPI announces five new nail lacquers to be sold exclusively at Target this fall. With richly pigmented formulas in shimmering shades of deep blue, gold, purple, mauve and green, these five hues can be worn as the ultimate accessory to the season’s hottest styles, from military-inspired jackets and heavier brocades to micro floral prints and leather.

 “Nicole by OPI is excited to bring the fashion-forward Target guest new lacquers for the fall season,” remarks Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “Not only do the shades add the final touch to runway trends, the shimmery finish adds elegance and depth to these trendy colors.

The five new lacquers include:

For Gold Times Sake

Go on and try on this gold…

Iris My Case

Because this purple is amazing.

Just Busta Mauve

You will want to put on your dancing shoes to wear this one.

If the Blue Fits…

This blue fits all!

Mer-Maid for Each Other

This green is so hot it was made just for you!

Nicole by OPI nail lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality. These new Target exclusive shades will be available August 2012 for $7.04 each at select Target locations nationwide and online at Target.com.

For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. Follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter @NicoleByOPI and become a Facebook fan!

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Press Release - OPI Launches New Diamond Dust-Infused Designer Series Shades for Fall 2012

OPI releases two new high-shine hues – DS Indulgence and DS Luxurious – to join the Designer Series by OPI collection this fall. Fusing fashion and technology, the Designer Series lacquer formula is enhanced with real diamond dust, offering light reflecting, multidimensional color.

DS Indulgence, a radiant red-violet with a shimmering, golden finish, will launch along with DS Luxurious, a captivating coral-red with a golden glisten. With these two additions, Designer Series by OPI will offer 12 glitter-filled, highly-saturated, breathtaking colors.

DS Indulgence

 DS Luxurious

“Red nails are the epitome of glamour, and this fall OPI is adding two dazzling reds to the Designer Series line,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “With vivid color and intense shimmer and shine, these lacquers create a bold, high-fashion accessory statement. DS Indulgence provides a deeper, classic red look, while DS Luxurious incorporates rich auburn pigments.”

Designer Series by OPI nail lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. DS Indulgence and DS Luxurious will be available beginning September 2012 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $12.50 ($14.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com.  Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

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Press Release - OPI Launches the Germany Collection for Fall/Winter 2012

OPI embraces runway trends with the Germany Collection for Fall/Winter 2012. Drawing inspiration from Berlin, an exciting new fashion hub that blends classic looks with the avant-garde, the collection’s twelve shades offer a mixture of vibrant color, urban-chic neutrals, and reds in variations from light to dark.

“Designers showcased rich colors and striking textures for fall,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “The Germany Collection beautifully complements these looks, with standout shades in various hues of red and burgundy – the season’s ‘new black.’ Sapphire, black olive and lime yellow are married with creamy neutrals in honey, taupe and nude rose.”

“The overall feel of the Germany Collection is elegance with an edge,” adds Suzi. “The varied palette of colors adds another accent to the list of special touches – think beadwork, paneling, fur and embroidery – that walked the runways during New York Fashion Week. Wearing these shades on fingers and toes is a great way to accessorize a range of looks for the season.”

Germany by OPI includes the following shades: 

Don’t Pretzel My Buttons

A haute honey-beige that can always make you smile.

My Very First Knockwurst

…and what a magical rosy-nude rendezvous it was!

Berlin There Done That

A traveling taupe that’s seen it all. (Yep, that too).

Don’t Talk Bach to Me

There’s nothing mellow about this sassy lime-yellow!

Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!

A bodacious black-olive? We say “Ja! Ja! Ja!”

Unfor-greta-bly Blue

Everyone’s favorite Fräulein loves this über shiny blue.

Every Month is Oktoberfest

Prost! Here’s to the prettiest plum in the Biergarten.

Suzi & the 7 Düsseldorfs

The most beautiful bright purple of all.

Deutsch You Want Me Baby?

A self-assured shade of shimmering red-orange. 

Danke-Shiny Red

You “Bitte” try on this ravishing ruby before it’s too late!

German-icure by OPI

The best burgundy shimmer in the business.

Schnapps Out of It!

Shake off the blues with a shot of fall’s must-have mauve!

Germany Collection nail lacquer shades contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

Germany by OPI will be available August 8, 2012, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

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Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly RoundUp - July 28, 2012

• Bailey, from Making Up the Midwest, isn't done with summer brights and decides to explore some new color launches from the L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow collection!
• Retrodiva at Retrodiva's Beauty learns how to take a busted up old palette and salvage it with the help of cute pink Unii case.
• Phyrra gets smoky with the Urban Decay Smoked Palette. Check out her looks!
• BeautyTidbits reviews the new Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus with Antioxidant Complex, a dual-benefit, high performance skincare range for luxurious hydration and antioxidant protection against environmental damage.
• Ashley from Peek Ponder Publish shares her likes and dislikes of the products from this month's Birchbox.
• Join Nancy to see what her favorite and least favorite products are from Illamasqua. She shows us all her Illamasqua products, along with swatches.
• Have you seen the new American Apparel Sheer Nail Lacquers yet? Check out how Jessika from polish insomniac uses them in her latest Syrup Mani!
• New brand alert! Oh So Lacquered reviews a few polishes from an exciting new brand, Pomegranate Lacquer.
• Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog shows us another installment of Taupe-Tastic Tuesday. Cargo Yukon is the definition of taupe.
• Emily Hudspeth is Bringing the Beauty to You! This week's styling tutorial shows how I style my hair with hot rollers and how creates a different look from last week's video on styling with a curling iron.
• Midnight Manicures brings you the Zoya NYFW 2012 Diva Collection. Six metallic polishes that are sure to turn a few heads!
• There are nice brands, and there are those she continues to patronize. TheFabZilla shares her Top 3 Liquid Foundations.
• Miss L from Beauty by Miss L tried Garnier BB cream and now shares her thoughts about it.
• Hello Dollface wants you to sun worship the healthy way...with a good sunscreen like this one from Pevonia!
• MixedMama will help bring out the inner animal in you with a simple step by step tutorial on how to achieve gorgeous and fun leopard print nails.
• The Foundation Fairy Series Continues! Pammy Blogs Beauty finds her perfect foundation stick with Pixi's Flawless Beauty Stick!
• Sapphire Kharyzma takes on the ultimate beauty challenge to show readers how to achieve that flawless Golden Goddess Glow.
• Destany from Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom brings coverage from Cosmoprof North America, which was held in Las Vegas earlier this week!
• Can't get enough of holos? Me either. Cosmetics Aficionado reviews Jade Fascinio Violeta, a gorgeous purple holo.
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has made the discovery that Rouge Bunny Rouge's As If It Were Summer Still…Bronzing Glow Liquid Bronzer does not Oxidize or Turn Orange on the Skin- Making it a Delightful Choice for Those with Cool-Toned Skin!
• The Beauty Professor shares her pre-surfing skincare and makeup routine!
• BlushingNoir shows you how to be royal this Fall with the NARS High Society Trio Eyeshadow.
• Geniabeme has a fun blue and purple gradient NOTD using Cult Nails and Sation!
• Blue eyeshadow isn't just an 80's thing with Rouge Bunny Rouge Long-lasting Eye Shadow in Mysterious Tinamou. Swatched by The Stepford Witch.
• Polarbelle talks about what CosmoProf North America is and why she went.

Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - July 27, 2012

• Pinked Polish: Wanna see a fabulous Glitter Gradient look no further!!!!
• Makeup Chronicles:Take advantage of some great deals that ULTA has on Chi Irons, Philosophy, and Bare Minerals...oh and you can save 20% on your entire order!
• Baking Beauty:Does Maybelline's SuperStay Stain gloss really last 10 hours? Click to find out!
• Mama Fashionista: Mama Fashionista shares some great lines from Sally Hansen that will make your nails and your wallet happy!
• Shades Of Beauty, Inc.: PREVIEW: Dickinson's Witch Hazel Skin Care Line
• adore-a-polish: A neat little trick to get more out of your next bath bomb purchase.
• My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura talks about another one of her favorite products on Taupe-tastic Tuesdays. Cargo Yukon is the definition of taupe.
• GlitterPukee: Glitterpukee reviews one of the more interestingly named hair care brands. The sexually charged name of LAID hair care uses Phero-attract technology to keep you on the top of your game and seem more attractive to men. Six pheronomes are at work but..does it work?
• Midnight Manicures:  Join Midnight Manicures as Jeanie brings you the latest collections and products through the Tweezerman Ambassador program!
• A Little Polish: Stephanie shows off her Thirst Quenching Pink Lemonade inspried Mani, a great way to cool off this summer!
• Beauty Product Review: Getting tired of having a messy looking Makeup/skincare area? Clean it up with some beauty do-it-yourself tricks and beautify your beauty counter!
• A Frugal Beauty: A Frugal Beauty shows you just how BOLD the I *heart* matte palette from Wet N Wild can be in her The Bold and Beautiful Series: The Bold Look
• Sincerely Stephanie: Wanting to get your hands on Clarins 230 but don't want to pay the price? Check out Darling Diva Polish Ringer instead!
• Très Beau Glamour: Did you know that Piña Coladas are great way to obtain beautiful skin? Nay Denise shares a new beauty secret of hers that will give your complexion a glow, give you a boost of energy and deliver a ton of hydration.
• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Want a sneak peak of Color Club's upcoming collections? Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom has a preview from Cosmoprof North America 2012!
• Beauty Info Zone: Here's a chance to win two of the great products from Reviva Labs - Light Skin Peel and Seaweed Soap. Learn all about them and enter to win if you are in the US.
• Mani Curiously: Dom tries to go On Safari with China Glaze's newest collection with these beautiful swatches and review!
• Spontaneous Chick: If you're looking for a fuller pout check out my Jane Iredale review to see if her plumper is right for you.
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has finally found the perfect must-have nude lipstick! True Love from Susan Thompson Cosmetics is gorgeous with a remarkable formula, and it's Cruelty Free.
• Beauty by Miss L: Miss L from Beauty by Miss L has reached to 1000+ followers on her blog and to celebrate that she did a small "Thank you giveaway" to all her lovely old & new followers.
• Beauty Binge: Beauty Binge Highlights her Top 5 Drugstore Skincare Buys!
• Beauty Professor: The Beauty Professor tries Illamasqua's Skin Base Foundation...will it pass the test?
• The Glossy Pages: A Beautiful World, Changemakers in Beauty | Meet Joshua Onysko, Founder of Pangea Organics
• Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: So grateful to have been chosen to receive the Influenster's Summer Beauty Voxbox. Check out what I got!
• Captivating Claws: Captivating Claws has some gorgeous polishes from Enkelini to share with you.. plus a sweet GIVEAWAY!
• Lacquered Lover: Lacquered Lover had the chance to check out Layla's ENTIRE new line of polishes including Hologram, Magnetic, Soft Touch and a Christmas Collection!
• Lisa's Nail Obsession: I love the new Robin's Egg Nail Design. You will to...come and see it!
• Gorgeousskin: Loving Giorgio Armani's Rusted Gold #25. See it in action here on my FOTD!
• Cosmetics Aficionado: Cling wrap isn't just for the kitchen. Try this cute cling wrap manicure with my step by step tutorial.
• Geniabeme Beauty Blog: Gradient nails are so pretty and easy! Take a look at Genia's pink and blue graident nails!

It's So Easy Nail Art - Baby Girl Mani

Happy Birthday Baby Vera!  Recently a blogger friend of mine gave birth to a baby girl and a few of us joined in to celebrate by doing pink manicures.  I chose to add a little dazzle to mine with products from It's So Easy Nails. 

• I used a girly pink polish for my base.  
• Then I use white nail art polish and stamped each finger with baby related art.  
• Next, I used a holographic glitter It's So Easy Stripe Rite Polish to paint the tips of my nails.
• I added It's So Easy Rhinestones using their PICKerr UPPer tool (I could not do rhinestones with out this).  Under each rhinestone I used a small drop of top coat to hold it in place.
• I used a thick coat of fast dry top coat to seal everything and it really helped, the mani still looked fresh when I took it off 3 days later.

It's So Easy Holographic Stripe Rite Polish and Rhinestone Keeper 

(450 Acrylic Rhinestones with the PICKerr UPPer tool.

You can follow them on Facebook at It's So Easy Nails and Twitter @ItsSoEasy.  Also, you still have until July 31, 2012 to enter their contest on their website, itssoeasynails.com.  You will see me doing a lot more nail art in the future with items that the company sent me.  Let me know what you would like to see and I will give it a try.  


*It's So Easy Rhinestones and Stripe Rite Polish was sent to me for review.

Press Release - Caboodles Celebrates 200,000 Facebook Fans

CHICAGO [July 2012] – There’s lots to celebrate for Caboodles this year. The cosmetic organizer brand is in its 25th year as a household name in cosmetic organization. The Caboodles Facebook page is approaching a very important milestone too—the fan count is approaching a staggering 200,000.

When the milestone is major, the celebration must be too! The fan page has been buzzing with hints about a big surprise in store and it’s finally time to stop being coy and spill the beans! Caboodles is celebrating reaching 200k with its biggest giveaway ever. Once the count hits 200k, the giveaway entry form will be accessible for the fans to enter. What makes this giveaway such a big deal? Past giveaways have had 2, 3, or even 10 winners. But this giveaway has 25 lucky winners. Each winner gets a prize pack of Caboodles goodies to get organized and chic.

The prize pack includes:
- Classic On-the-Go-Girl case in fuchsia pearl
- Caboodles t-shirt
- Caboodles beach tote in pink
- Caboodles flashdrive
- Ooh La La petite train case
- Curve Appeal wristlet
- Bitsy Bag evening bag
- Ready to Go Valet makeup bag
But that’s not all! You don’t think they’d give away empty Caboodles for such a momentous occasion do you? Each prize pack will also include some awesome beauty products inside, thanks to giveaway sponsors Ardell, China Glaze, TanTowel, and Senna Cosmetics. Winners will be able to bronze it up, polish those nails, gloss those lips, and bat their lashes in style – all as a thank you for being a Caboodles fan.
     
About Caboodles:
With an extensive line of Grande Train Cases, Specialty Cases, ‘IT’ Bags and Crystal Clear trays, Caboodles has been creating fun, playful cosmetic organizational products designed to fit every style and need since 1987.  The brand offers over 70 products ranging in prices from $5 to $40 and is sold at national mass and specialty retailers.

www.facebook.com/caboodles

Tweezerman Mani/Pedi Tools

Recently I received an email that I had been accepted as a Tweezerman Ambassador, I am so honored. Although I had been using several of their tweezers for years and loved them, I had no idea that the brand had such a wide variety of products with the same quality as their tweezers.  Within a few days of the email,  I received a very nice packaged box from them.  Inside was a welcome letter and info about the products inside.  

Take a look!

I wasn't expecting this!  Wow!  A very nice vinyl rollup case.

Inside of the rollup - Lot's of quality Tweezerman manicure and 

pedicure tools, with space for my ever growing collection.

A collection of  their latest and most loved manicure/pedicure tools.

Top to Bottom

• Satin Etched Zebra Cuticle Nipper - The sturdy design is reinforced by it's rock-hard, stainless steel construction and features sharp, long-lasting snipping tips for smooth cutting action.
• Pushy - Stainless steel Pushy has thin, hand buffed edges for pushing back cuticles and cleaning under an around the nail without scratching.
• Satin Etched Zebra Finger Nail Clipper - Transform untidy, tattered or shabby finger nails into a perfectly pampered, lovingly trimmed look.  100% Sanitiziable.

Top to Bottom

• Pedro Callus Stone - Superior quality two-sided ceramic stone with a rough side for reducing calluses and a fine side for smoothing skin.  Strong, sturdy handle for optimum control.
• Master Tech Ingrown Toenail File and Cleaner - Features an ingrown file to help relieve the pressure of ingrown nails and a thin, curved end to clean under and around the nail.
• Satin Etched Zebra Straight-Edge Toenail Clipper -  Transform untidy, tattered or shabby toenails into a perfectly pampered, lovingly trimmed look.  100% Sanitiziable.

Top to Bottom

• Sansation Nail File - Reinforced center for durability and strength.  Durable, washable and sanitizable.
• Premium Emory Board - Pack of 5 thin wood files.  Ultra durable.
• Eco Friendly File - For medium sanding on acrylic nails and for filing edge on natural nails.  100% biodegradable.

I will bring you more about these products individually as I work them into my routine and review them (which I have already started).  You can like them on facebook at TweezermanUSA, follow them on twitter @Tweezerman and see all their products, view how-to videos, enter contests and much more on their imformative website at Tweezerman.com.

*Products were sent for my review.

Zoya NYFW 2012 Diva Collection

Tonight's post is the 3rd part of the new Zoya Collections for Fall 2012.  This is a metallic collection that was previewed at New York Fashion Week.  Zoya has released what I consider a total package for Fall, jellies, creams and metallics.  Application was very smooth and opaque with 2 coats for each polish.  On to the swatches, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

L-R Elisa, Suri, Song, Ray, FeiFei, Daul

Elisa - a crimson red metallic.

Suri - a royal purple metallic.

Song - an Egyptian blue metallic with a subtle sparkle.

Ray - a pine green metallic.

FeiFei - a magic blue foil sparkle metallic.

Daul - a magic violet foil sparkle metallic.

The Diva Collection is available now for purchase from Zoya.com for $48 or $8 for each polish.  You can also like them on their fan interactive Facebook page.  Even though I love the whole collection, I think my favorite is Daul, I am loving the gold foil sparkle in the violet.  Which one is your favorite?

Part 1 - The Gloss Collection

Part 2 - The Designer Collection

*Polishes were provided by Zoya for my review.

Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - July 21, 2012

Sincerely Stephanie: Ever heard of a jelly gradient sandwich? Check out how Sincerely Stephanie combines these two techniques!

Beauty Thesis: Love + is an appropriate name for this gorgeous red (!?) eye shadow. Beauty Thesis shares the good, the bad and the awesome!

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura is hosting a GIVEAWAY! 3 lucky readers will win the Smashbox Softbox Palette!

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Lola from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is all starry-eyed about the new Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Twilight Night Shimmer Ink because it is so gorgeous and complex!

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: The beautiful jellies of the Zoya Gloss collection are spotlighted on Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom

Mani Curiously: Check out E's yummy swatches & review of the NEW Zoya Fall Collection, Gloss!

Geniabeme Beauty Blog:: What is your favorite bright lippie? See which ones are Genia's favorite!

Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: How I (used to) style my long hair with a curling iron to create smooth waves. Added bonus....an easy messy side updo tutorial.

Mama Fashionista: Mama Fashionista is ecstatic over the new LUSH storefront at the Mall of Georgia! Find out why, and see if there is a LUSH coming to mall near you too!

The Beauty Book: Does your face resemble a slip-n-slide at the end of the day? Here are some GREAT tips and advice on how to combat oily skin!

Midnight Manicures shares with you the hottest new Independent polish company - Sea Lore and it's first release, Triton's Daughters Collection.

Beauty by Miss L: Have you used Korres Yoghurt Face Sunscreen SPF30? Miss L did and shares her thought about it.

Très Beau Glamour: Ever wondered what eye and lip combos you could create? Nay Denise shows four different lip and eye combinations that can be worn throughout the seasons.

Lisa's Nail Obsession: Do you like your moon's to show in a nail design? You've got to see this one!

Patty and Goldie's Day off: The Invention of the Jelly Sandwich, the possible truth about how this sandwich came to be.

Beauty Professor: Ever enchanted by multitasking products, The Beauty Professor reviews the lovely Le Metier de Beaute Creme Fresh Tints in Coral Nymph and Mystique.

Beauty Product Review: Have sensitive eyes? Check out MUFE Sens'Eyes Makeup Remover and see if it's right for you!

Ray Connect: No time for facial?? Get the glow of a facial... Now at Home only with Garnier Light 3 in 1 fairness facial. One product does it all!!

Ishah x Beauty: What's in the Influenster Summer Beauty VoxBox? Come and check out Ishah x Beauty to find out!

Captivating Claws: Are you a fan of pink + black?? Check out Captivating Claws' Weekly Water Marble!!

Spontaneous Chick: We've found great bath products from Clean Logic to make your skin look amazing and to save you time.

adore-a-polish: Wondering what Julep's latest lip product looks like? Check out swatches and a review on Camellia.

Vicerimus: Russian nail polish meets American one! Yulia is being a good girl, so she shows off her soft, ladylike duo manicure.

Cosmetics Aficionado: Red holo? Yes please! Read the review and check out the photos of Jade Vermelho Surreal nail polish.

All Things Beautiful: All Things Beautiful is hosting a Become Giveaway! Enter to win a Become Beauty Tinted Mineral Foundation quick!

Lacquered Lover: Glitters, metallic and even two holos make up the gorgeous new Butter London Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection!

Makeup Chronicles: Looking for the perfect summer highlighter? Check out this review for NARS' Illuminator in "Super Orgasm".

Amber Did It!: Swatches of the Sally Hansen Magnetics Collection.

Pinked Polish: This week Challenge is Gradients:) and don't forget to enter my 2 giveaways

Miakhymai: Check out what products Kae-Toya is reaching for most often!

DeyiMizu: See swatch of Essie's Off The Shoulder nail polish and find out how you can win one!

Perilously Pale: Does the new Pure Chromatics Palette from the Fall 2012 Yves Saint Laurent Collection finally make a khaki lover out of Perilously Pale? Let's find out!

Beauty Binge: Don't let the summer heat frazzle your tresses! Beauty Binge gives you some tips on caring for and styling your hair during the long, hot summer.

Shades Of Beauty, Inc.: REVIEW: Sinful Colors...Not just Nail Polish anymore...

Baking Beauty: Tame your frizz and flyaways with Foxy Curls!

Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly RoundUp - July 20, 2012

• BlushingNoir celebrates July by giving away a Melie Bianco handbag and a Le Metier de Beaute blush!
• Making Up the Midwest shows you Jemma Kidd's On Location Palette and the interview look she created with it!
• TheFabzilla shares her grandma's morbid but true beauty advice "Never go to sleep fugly! ". Find out why she won't be caught dead with bacon undies and effing ugly!
• Midnight Manicures shares with you the hottest new Independent polish company - Sea Lore and it's first release, Triton's Daughters Collection.
• Kiehls has a great new collection of Aromatic Blends that take you around the world, in fragrance. Bath and Body products to die for!  The Advice Sisters take you on a guided tour!
• Destany at Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom is loving the new Zoya Gloss collection!
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has once again found brush nirvana- this time with the Rouge Bunny Rouge Blusher Brush 002- because it really is that great!
• Want to supercharge your anti-aging regimen? Check out the review of Paula’s Choice RESIST Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum over at BeautyTidbits.
• On the lookout for the best argan oil hair products out there, Spontaneous Chick posted a Macadamia oil review.
• Love to drool over holos? Cosmetics Aficionado reviews Jade Energy. Get your bib ready.
• Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog is having a GIVEAWAY! 3 lucky readers will win a Smashbox Softbox Palette!
• From Dior's Summer Mix Collection, Polarbelle picks a brightly colored Ulta-Gloss Glow Lipgloss to show you.
• So far she's flashed her boobs, bared her bottom and aggravated the French far right, it can only mean Madonna is on tour and she's coming to Edinburgh. In her honour, Scottish Beauty Blog asks MAC's senior makeup artist, the lovely Lesley Keane, to explain how to recreate four of Madonna's iconic looks. Everyone ready? VOGUE.
• Can a matte lipstick look radiant? Perilously Pale shows us that Yves Saint Laurent proves they can with their new Rouge Pur Couture The Mats for Fall 2012.
• HelloDollface takes a look at the newest and best from L'Oreal Paris. Afforadable beauty just got better.
• Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist, shares what came in July's Sample Society box. The biggest success from this is figuring out MY way to use the Vincent Longo lip duo lip pencil, it was such a mystery!
• Beauty Info Zone loves two things lately - hair without frizz and something for free. Find out about both of those by reading about Simply Smooth Xtend Magic Potion. Yes, we said free!
• The Beauty Professor talks about her latest lip discovery--La Prairie Cellular Luxe Lip Enhancer--it is time for this product to recieve some well-deserved attention!
• Is Guerlain by Emilio Pucci Terracotta Khol Kajal as good as it looks? Check out The Stepford Witch's review and swatches to find out!
• polish insomniac gives you the dish on the "new" GOSH Holographic!
• Pammy Blogs Beauty channels her inner "Palette Princess" as she embarks upon a new Palette Review Series with her review of Jemma Kidd's Backstage Palette.
• Phyrra wants you to show some skin with Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup. Which shade is your match?
• Mama Fashionista has started a new series: Mama's Mani Madness (the title is a work in progress :) ). This installment features some shades from Avon's nailwear pro+ collection. What brand should she feature next?
• Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful is hosting a Become Giveaway! Enter to win aBecome Beauty Tinted Mineral Foundationquick!
• Mai continues with her Sugarpill obsession by featuring another look using the Heartbreaker palette!
• Christina from Curls N Pearls shares a sneak peek of OPI's fall collection, and asks if the OPI Germany Collection be your favorite fall 2012 accessory?
• Amber from Amber Did It takes a nail art request for Avengers Nails.
• Lit from Within celebrates Cult Nails all week long! Come see swatches and nail art from the current and past collections.
• Sheila from Painted Ladies was incredibly amazed by Milani's Marbelized Baked Eyeshadows ...click over to find out why!
• Miss L from Beauty by Miss L swatched and reviewed MUA Going for Gold limited edition eyeshadow palette created to celebrate London 2012 Olympics.
• Its that time again. Check out what Geniabeme got in her Little Black Bag for July!
• BeautyJudy gives you the 4-1-1 on following for news out of CosmoProf this weekend/early next week, and shares with you her very overpacked travel makeup bag!
• The Lacquered Lady shows off her favorite polish from the China Glaze On Safari collection!

Zoya NYFW 2012 Designer Collection

Tonight, I am bringing you part 2 of the Fall releases with the Zoya NYFW Designer Collection.  This is a cream collection with 2 custom shades that were originally created by Fashion Designers.  I used 2 coats for each swatch and every polish applied easily with the great formula that Zoya is known so well for.

L-R Rekha, Toni, Monica, Natty, Evvie, Noot

Rekha - a blood red cream.

(Bibhu Mohapatra custom shade)

Toni - a dark maroon red cream.

Monica - a dark mulberry purple cream. 

Natty - a smoked navy blue cream.

Evvie - an evergreen green cream.

(Peter Som custom shade)

Noot - a charcoal green gray cream.

Stay tuned for Part 3 on Friday.  You can see Part 1 - The Gloss Collection, just click on the link.  I am having so much fun with Zoya's new collections.  I own a lot of Zoya polishes and I can't think of any dupes.  Zoya is Big-5 free and available on their website Zoya.com for $8 each or $48 for the collection.  Which color is your favorite so far?


Part 1 - The Gloss Collection
Part 3 - The Diva Collection


*This collection was sent to me by Zoya for my unbiased and honest review.